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Senior Caitlin Modesett drives the ball against University of Saint Mary in the 2017 season opening game. Modesett is one of three key senior leaders on the team.

Women’s basketball continues strong tradition with new coach

Story by Jenna Black, Managing Editor December 10, 2018

The women’s basketball team is off to a 10-1 start under the new direction of first-year Head Coach Justin Rees. The ‘Cats are ranked No. 23 in the first NAIA Division I Women’s Basketball Coaches’...

Senior Sydnie Hanson and Junior Caitlin Modesett double-team a Grand View player. Hanson and Modesett were both named 2017-18 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes.

Wildcats denied at-large berth to nationals

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor March 21, 2018

The Baker University women’s basketball team ended its 2017-18 season in the quarterfinals of the Heart of America Athletic Conference Tournament. The No. 6 seeded Wildcats fell to No. 3 seeded MidAmerica...

Stepping back for a pull-up jumper, senior Nate Guscott gathers himself in preparation for his shot. Guscotts mother made the trip to Baldwin City from Melbourne, Australia, to watch her son play in his senior day game.

Seniors celebrate last home game with victories

February 26, 2018

Both the men's and women's basketball teams took on Benedictine College inside the Collins Center on Feb. 24 for senior day. The women started the day off with a 79-64 win and the men followed with a close...

Senior Caitlin Modesett drives the ball against University of Saint Mary in the 2017 season opening game. Modesett is one of three key senior leaders on the team.

Baker downs Benedictine on Senior Day

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor February 25, 2018

Men’s Basketball The men’s basketball team defeated Benedictine 65-62 in the final game of the regular season. Baker finished the regular season 13-14 overall and 7-12 in the Heart of America Athletic...

Senior Ericka Simpson gathers the team together one last time after a tough 49-35 loss to rival MNU in the NAIA title game on March 22, 2016, at the Silverstein Eye Centers Arena in Independence, Missouri. Following the women’s basketball team’s success all the way to the championship game was a fun ride, and it was unfortunate to see them fall one game short. However, when everyone rushed the court after the semifinals win against Benedictine to go to the title game, it was certainly a top Baker sports moment.

Wildcats open Heart play with win

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor December 1, 2017

The Baker women’s basketball team opened up Heart of America Athletic Conference play with a 68-61 win over Avila Wednesday night inside the Collins Center. The game got off to a slow start with the...

Junior Anna Hignight passes the ball to teammate Carrington Ream in the Wildcats matchup against Kansas Christian College.

Women’s basketball goes 1-1 over weekend

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor November 13, 2017

The No. 10 Baker Wildcats played two games at the Benedictine Classic over the weekend, posting a 1-1 record. The ‘Cats earned a 78-63 victory over Park University on Friday, before losing to No....

Hannah Madsen prepares to be on defense against Kansas Christian College.

‘Cats break school record with 108 points

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor November 12, 2017

The Baker women’s basketball team broke its record for most points scored in a game Tuesday after defeating Kansas Christian College 108-26 in the Collins Center. The victory was the largest margin of...

The womens basketball team celebrates winning the Heart of America Athletic Conference Tournament for the first time in program history. The team added this achievement to the list for another history-making season. Photo by Chad Phillips.

Women’s basketball ends 2016-17 season

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor March 22, 2017
The women’s basketball team ended another history-making season after falling in the Round of 16 in the NAIA National Championships to Campbellsville 73-56.

Women’s basketball advances to Round of 16

Story by Nathalia Barr, Managing Editor March 16, 2017
The Baker University women’s basketball team is headed to the Round of 16 after a 72-56 first-round win over Mobile in the NAIA National Championships.
The Baker womens basketball players pose for a photo with their Heart championship banner after defeating Benedictine 64-51. The team won its first-ever Heart Conference Tournament title along with the regular-season championship. Photo by Chad Phillips.

Women’s basketball takes conference championship

Story by Chad Mullen, Writer March 7, 2017
The Baker women’s basketball team captured the Heart of America Athletic Conference tournament championship for the first time Monday by defeating Benedictine College 64-51.
MidAmerica Nazarene tries to defend sophomore Anna Hignight and the Baker offense in the Heart of America Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals on March 3. The Wildcats defeated MNU to move onto the finals. Photo by Elizabeth Hanson.

Women’s basketball heads to Heart tournament finals

Story by Chad Mullen, Writer March 5, 2017
The Baker women’s basketball team is moving onto the Heart of America Athletic Conference tournament finals after taking down MidAmerica Nazarene University 63-56 Friday.
Jessica Zweifel and the rest of the Baker starters are recognized before Wednesdays Heart tournament quarterfinal game against Grand View. The Wildcats won 84-52 to advance to the semifinals. Photo by Chad Phillips.

Baker women advance to Heart semifinals

Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor March 1, 2017
The Baker women's basketball team advanced to the Heart semifinals after defeating Grand View 84-52 on March 1. The Wildcats will now face Heart rival MidAmerica Nazarene inside the Collins Center on March 3.
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